Formula Kite will be the official kiteboarding class at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The World Sailing Council agreed with the Board of Directors' recommendation to select Formula Kite for the sport's Olympic debut in France. The class is managed by the International Kiteboarding Association (IKA) and will participate in Paris 2024 with a mixed […]

You'll probably need a drysuit to watch the following video clip. The authors call it "outdoor cryotherapy." Lake Silvaplana is probably the best kitesurfing spot in Switzerland. It's a magical place where high temperatures range from 32°F (0°) to 59°F (15°). The stunning 2.7 square kilometer body of water is surrounded by 3,000-meter high mountains […]

We've seen kites flying over giant waves, stunning flat lakes, snowy mountains, arid lands, and inner-city rivers. Kites tend to propel riders and their boards forward, meaning that the whole equipment and controller are continuously on the move across liquid or solid surfaces. However, stationary waves, also known as standing waves, may represent a unique challenge […]

With the advent of wing surfing, everything seems to be changing in boardsports. The equipment is evolving, the opportunities are around the corner, and the blend between traditional wave and wind sports is as creative and innovative as ever. Dmitry Evseev runs Pryde Club Mauritius, a kitesurfing and surfing school located in La Gaulette and […]